Work

An Exploratory Study of Motivational Factors on Women Entrepreneurship Venturing in Malaysia

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: This study explored the effects of motivational factors on women entrepreneurship venturing in Malaysia. The research was conducted on 80 entrepreneurs through random sampling technique. All hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and Pearson correlations, controlling for demographic variables of gender, age, and education, years of experience, and start-up funding. While the results of this study found significant effect of pull motivational factors, there is a marginal effect of push motivational factors on women entrepreneurship venturing in Malaysia. Implications and a number of recommendations are discussed.

Source: Business and Economic Research

DOI: 10.5296/ber.v2i1.1434

Authors: Hasni Che Ismail, Faridahwati Mohd. Shamsudin, Mohammed S. Chowdhury

Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2113607502

FWCI: 2.031

Cites: 25

Cited by: 56

Related to: 10